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What's the CBO? Meet the nonpartisan agency under fire from Republicans.

What's the CBO? Meet the nonpartisan agency under fire from Republicans.

Top Republicans, including President Trump, are criticizing the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office over its assessment that GOP's signature policy bill could add $2.4 trillion to the deficit.

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What is life like in Scotland's 'most popular affordable town' for house hunters?

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BBC bosses at war over plan to scrap Freeview TV - leaving 8m viewers exposed

BBC bosses at war over plan to scrap Freeview TV - leaving 8m viewers exposed

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White House urges Keir Starmer to block Chinese 'super embassy' in London amid national security fears

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White House urges Keir Starmer to block Chinese 'super embassy' in London amid national security fears

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‘Is this the end of homo sapiens?’ A horrifying warning from Scotland’s top AI expert

‘Is this the end of homo sapiens?’ A horrifying warning from Scotland’s top AI expert

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Inside story: How Labour's triumph in Hamilton has left the SNP and Swinney reeling

Inside story: How Labour's triumph in Hamilton has left the SNP and Swinney reeling

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Labour's by-election win only highlights SNP's ongoing disconnection from reality

Labour's by-election win only highlights SNP's ongoing disconnection from reality

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Cops feel ‘coerced' to log suspects by gender identity and not sex says whistleblower

Cops feel ‘coerced' to log suspects by gender identity and not sex says whistleblower

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'Messianic vision' Israel arming Gaza’s crime gangs is certain to backfire badly

'Messianic vision' Israel arming Gaza’s crime gangs is certain to backfire badly

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'Hostile and discriminatory': Students speak out over trans rights row

'Hostile and discriminatory': Students speak out over trans rights row

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This is what will happen if Putin attacks the UK with a nuclear missile

This is what will happen if Putin attacks the UK with a nuclear missile

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President Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles to quell anti-ICE protests

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President Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles to quell anti-ICE protests

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Keir Starmer’s defence expansion plan 'will bring tens of billions of investment into Scotland'

Keir Starmer’s defence expansion plan 'will bring tens of billions of investment into Scotland'

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Crackdown on benefits to save taxpayers nearly £10billion

Crackdown on benefits to save taxpayers nearly £10billion

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Faster drug treatments and longer-lasting batteries to come from £86bn spending review package

Faster drug treatments and longer-lasting batteries to come from £86bn spending review package

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National Guard to be deployed in Los Angeles County as anti-ICE protests rage: border czar Tom Homan

National Guard to be deployed in Los Angeles County as anti-ICE protests rage: border czar Tom Homan

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Rachel Reeves to announce £86bn for science and technology in spending review

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Rachel Reeves to announce £86bn for science and technology in spending review

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Rachel Reeves to pump £86 billion into tech R&D - to research new drugs and better batteries

Rachel Reeves to pump £86 billion into tech R&D - to research new drugs and better batteries

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Reform UK are 'chancers' and no friends of working people says GMB chief

Reform UK are 'chancers' and no friends of working people says GMB chief

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Rachel Reeves to splash billions of pounds on NHS and schools - but other cuts loom

Rachel Reeves to splash billions of pounds on NHS and schools - but other cuts loom

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Leftie teachers, cops and doctors trying to swerve court trans ruling named & shamed in damning report

Leftie teachers, cops and doctors trying to swerve court trans ruling named & shamed in damning report

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‘Fuming’ Angela Rayner locked in ‘tense’ row with Rachel Reeves over crucial spending review

‘Fuming’ Angela Rayner locked in ‘tense’ row with Rachel Reeves over crucial spending review

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Grooming gangs national inquiry demands grow as Tories force vote on new probe into ‘disgusting’ crimes

Grooming gangs national inquiry demands grow as Tories force vote on new probe into ‘disgusting’ crimes

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Trump: 'Not my decision' to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador

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Trump: 'Not my decision' to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador

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Immigration authorities extend activity in Los Angeles area amid street protests

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Immigration authorities extend activity in Los Angeles area amid street protests

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New expenses scandal after ‘penny-pinching’ Lib Dem MP makes YOU pick up £154 bill for her Christmas party

New expenses scandal after ‘penny-pinching’ Lib Dem MP makes YOU pick up £154 bill for her Christmas party

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Vance voices loyalty to Trump but says he 'understands' Musk's frustration

Vance voices loyalty to Trump but says he 'understands' Musk's frustration

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NHS set for boost of up to £30bn as other budgets feel squeeze

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NHS set for boost of up to £30bn as other budgets feel squeeze

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Migrants in France branded ‘scum’ by ‘hypocrite’ French union boss whose cops are failing to stop boats crossing Channel

Migrants in France branded ‘scum’ by ‘hypocrite’ French union boss whose cops are failing to stop boats crossing Channel

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Obama's doc criticizes Biden physician for failing to require cognitive test

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Obama's doc criticizes Biden physician for failing to require cognitive test

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Trump says Musk will face 'consequences' if he backs Democrats

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Trump says Musk will face 'consequences' if he backs Democrats

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Trump to stop at Camp David for work retreat

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Trump to stop at Camp David for work retreat

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Abbott calls Starmer’s immigration comments ‘fundamentally racist’ at rally

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Abbott calls Starmer’s immigration comments ‘fundamentally racist’ at rally

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Leftie teachers, cops and doctors trying to swerve court trans ruling named & shamed in damning report

Leftie teachers, cops and doctors trying to swerve court trans ruling named & shamed in damning report

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‘Fuming’ Angela Rayner locked in ‘tense’ row with Rachel Reeves over crucial spending review

‘Fuming’ Angela Rayner locked in ‘tense’ row with Rachel Reeves over crucial spending review

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Grooming gangs national inquiry demands grow as Tories force vote on new probe into ‘disgusting’ crimes

Grooming gangs national inquiry demands grow as Tories force vote on new probe into ‘disgusting’ crimes

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Carney says Canada to focus on peace, energy security and new partnerships at G7 meeting

Carney says Canada to focus on peace, energy security and new partnerships at G7 meeting

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Alberta buying U.S. alcohol again, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

Alberta buying U.S. alcohol again, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

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Trump says Xi will relinquish rare earths; trade talks set for Monday in London

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Trump says Xi will relinquish rare earths; trade talks set for Monday in London

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American father wanted for allegedly killing his three daughters may be trying to flee to Canada

American father wanted for allegedly killing his three daughters may be trying to flee to Canada

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Abbott calls Starmer’s immigration comments ‘fundamentally racist’ at rally

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Abbott calls Starmer’s immigration comments ‘fundamentally racist’ at rally

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Zia Yusuf returns to Reform UK just 48 hours after quitting as chairman

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Zia Yusuf returns to Reform UK just 48 hours after quitting as chairman

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Voters overwhelmingly back tax on wealthy to protect public services

Voters overwhelmingly back tax on wealthy to protect public services

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Trade unions join forces to demand end to ban on 'sympathy strikes'

Trade unions join forces to demand end to ban on 'sympathy strikes'

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Judge says administration can dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services

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Judge says administration can dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services

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X for the win? Users were glued to the Elon Musk v. President Trump blowup

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X for the win? Users were glued to the Elon Musk v. President Trump blowup

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J.D. Vance hopes Elon Musk mends fences with Trump

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J.D. Vance hopes Elon Musk mends fences with Trump

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Appeals court says city can restrict LGBTQ drag show, move indoors away from kids

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Appeals court says city can restrict LGBTQ drag show, move indoors away from kids

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Zia Yusuf makes sensational RETURN to Reform UK - but not as chairman

Zia Yusuf makes sensational RETURN to Reform UK - but not as chairman

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New powers demanded to tackle Russia's 'shadow fleets'

New powers demanded to tackle Russia's 'shadow fleets'

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Ministers told to enforce Supreme Court ruling on sex rights

Ministers told to enforce Supreme Court ruling on sex rights

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Musk deletes explosive posts about Trump and Epstein files

Musk deletes explosive posts about Trump and Epstein files

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Musk jokes about reconsidering stance on Big Beautiful Bill after Schiff's praise

Musk jokes about reconsidering stance on Big Beautiful Bill after Schiff's praise

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Trump warns of 'serious consequences' if Elon Musk funds Democrats

Trump warns of 'serious consequences' if Elon Musk funds Democrats

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Social media, Trump admin erupts over LA mayor's reaction to ICE raids: 'You're a criminal too'

Social media, Trump admin erupts over LA mayor's reaction to ICE raids: 'You're a criminal too'

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'Makes no sense': Carville scolds Jewish donors for abandoning party, defends Dem record on Israel

'Makes no sense': Carville scolds Jewish donors for abandoning party, defends Dem record on Israel

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Zia Yusuf returning to Reform UK two days after quitting over burka ban stance

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Zia Yusuf returning to Reform UK two days after quitting over burka ban stance

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Zia Yusuf announces return to Reform UK 48 hours after quitting

Zia Yusuf announces return to Reform UK 48 hours after quitting

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Reform UK chairman reverses decision to quit party

Reform UK chairman reverses decision to quit party

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Elon Musk DELETES social post making wild allegation about Donald Trump

Elon Musk DELETES social post making wild allegation about Donald Trump

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Nigel Farage's party in more chaos as Reform UK chair returns 48 hours after quitting

Nigel Farage's party in more chaos as Reform UK chair returns 48 hours after quitting

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